Beauty gets you in the doors, but brains gets you to the top floor,’ says Dubai Matchmaker as ultra-rich look for ‘new-age trophy wife’ …
Sharjah Public Libraries: Six million sources in 33 languages and 200,000 readers annually
Each year, more than 200,000 knowledge seekers and learners visit Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL). These visitors and members of SPL, who represent different nationalities and age groups and come in …
Sharjah Public Libraries: 6 million sources in 33 languages
200,000 readers, 500 events annually reflect institution’s role in society With seminars, lectures, reading competitions, exhibitions and workshops led by experts, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) goes …
Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes are back in Abu Dhabi (earlier than usual)
And fans of the sweet and spicy coffee will be glad to hear that the cult favourite java drink is now back on the menu at Starbucks. Hooray. Usually, the famed sip is released in October ahead of …
UAE’s non-oil business growth slows in August but confidence high-PMI
Growth in non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates eased in August to the slowest pace in six months, but business confidence rose to its highest since before the pandemic, a survey showed on Tuesday.
UAE crypto market to see major uptick with several ventures gearing up to launch spot bitcoin ETFs
The move comes in the wake of a US court ruling last week, clearing regulatory hurdles for trading of such products
UAE: Mubadala Capital, Petrobras sign MoU to explore cooperation in Bahia-based biofuel project
The MoU builds on an agreement signed in April 2023 between Acelen and the State of Bahia to develop a biorefinery project to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel derived from Macauba, a native Brazilian crop.
UAE: Election campaigns for FNC candidates to start on September 11
According to the timetable, the campaign phase will last for 23 days, concluding on October 3, 2023. During this period, candidates will have the opportunity to express themselves, present their electoral programmes and engage in activities to persuade voters to choose them in the fifth cycle of FNC elections.
UAE investments in space sector surpass Dhs22bn
in addition to completing the preparatory series for installing several solar panels on the station. The spacewalk lasted about seven hours. His success consolidated the UAE’s global leadership in the …
Tourists can now use their home e-wallets when they visit the UAE
Astra Tech, the Dubai-based technology-focused investment company backed by Abu Dhabi’s artificial intelligence company G42, has partnered with Alibaba’s global digital payment platform Ant Group to …
UAE: Up to Dh1 million fine, jail for selling counterfeit goods
Counterfeit goods are a global challenge, especially for countries that are major trading hubs.The UAE also sees goods worth billions of dollars being imported into the country and exported and …
UAE end-of-service benefits initiative to encourage a ‘culture of saving’
A new UAE end-of-service savings initiative launched by the government will enable workers to invest in their futures and help attract more overseas talent to the country, experts said. Sheikh …
Jada Pinkett Smith to Host ‘Red Table Talk’ Inspired Event Live in Abu Dhabi
The creator and host of the Emmy Award-Winning talk show ‘Red Table Talk’ by Westbrook, Inc makes Abu Dhabi her first stop in the Middle East during the world tour of her memoir ‘Worthy’. Presented by …
Pakistan Expects $50 Billion Investment from Saudi Arabia, UAE Within 5 Years
The country of about 241 million people needs billions of dollars in foreign exchange to repay international debts and bridge its trade deficit in the current financial year.
Dubai: Indian pilot forgets watch at airport, gets it back safely after a month
Hana Mohsin Khan, a commercial pilot with an Indian airline, lost one of her favourite watches from her collection while operating a flight back from Dubai to her home country. At the Dubai airport, …
Return of Sultan AlNeyadi astronaut…an exceptional space achievement: UAE Foreign Minister
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC) of UAE, affirmed the country’s pride in the achievement of astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi and his safe return to the surface of the Earth,
UAE establishes ‘gaming’ body in potential step towards casinos
The United Arab Emirates has set up a regulatory body for “commercial gaming” — a step which could potentially allow for casino licences in the Arab Gulf state where gambling is currently banned.The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) will “coordinate regulatory activities,